
Azeroth is a volatile land fraught with conflict. In recent years of history, this conflict has been highlighted by the battle between Alliance and Horde, a seemingly never-ending struggle that began the moment the orcs made their way through the Dark Portal and began attacks on the Eastern Kingdoms in earnest. But prior to the orcs, there were still wars to contend with. In early days, pandaren rose up against mogu, troll against aqir. Kaldorei against Burning Legion, and against each other in the process.
It almost seems as though Azeroth’s destiny is one that is irrevocably tied to war — we’re destined to fight, regardless of who we are, or what we happen to be fighting. But why do the Alliance and Horde continue to fight? They’ve worked together in the past, and yet it seems that every time they are close to some sort of peaceful resolution, they are drawn once more to war. What’s making the Alliance and Horde so aggressive this time around?
Continue reading Know Your Lore: Why do we fight?
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Know Your Lore: Why do we fight? originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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